sandalwood Definition

the compact close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of a parasitic tree (Santalum album of the family Santalaceae, the sandalwood family) of southern Asia much used in ornamental carving and cabinetwork; also : the tree that yields this wood

any of various trees other than the sandalwood some of which yield dyewoods; also : the fragrant wood of such a tree

an essential oil obtained from sandalwood: such as

a pale yellow somewhat viscous aromatic liquid obtained from a sandalwood (Santalum album) and used chiefly in perfumes and soaps

an oil obtained from a sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) of Australia